Madagascar Turtle-dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Nesoenas picturatus compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Turtle-dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Nesoenas picturatus | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 33.2 cm (13.1 in) | — |
| Weight | 171.33333333333334 g (6.04 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Madagascar Turtle-dove
Soft, gentle cooing; pure warm notes typical of East African open savanna habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Conservation Status
Madagascar Turtle-dove
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Madagascar Turtle-dove
Medium dove, 26–30 cm, pinkish-grey with brown wings, a black-and-white neck patch, and reddish legs. Found on Madagascar and the Mascarene Islands, inhabiting forest edge, scrub, and cultivated areas. Granivore and frugivore feeding on seeds and berries on or near the ground. Least Concern.
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Red-moustached Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus mercierii), 27 cm. Green with a red moustachial streak and orange underparts; endemic to the Marquesas Islands. Last confirmed on Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa. Possibly Extinct; last reliably recorded in the 1970s. Threatened by introduced rats and cats.